Report: Votto likely headed to DL

Joey Votto is likely headed back to the disabled list with
same injury that sidelined him earlier this season, according to a report by
FOX Sports.

Votto didn't start Sunday's game and hasn't started three of
the Reds past nine games after looking visibly uncomfortable in the batter's
box. The former MVP missed nearly a month of games earlier this season with a
strained left quad in the same leg of his surgically repaired knee.

Votto hasn't hit a home run in nearly two months and is hitting
well below his career batting average.

The Reds have not made any official announcement on their
plan for Votto who told reporters before Friday's game he "has a responsibility
to play" even though he's less than 100 percent.